Seeking: Field Coordinator
(Contract to run through 31st December
2015 with possibility of extension)
USAID Transition Initiatives for
Stabilization (TIS) Program:The
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and
responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
TIS implements quick impact
activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals. The TIS program is
currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Field
Coordinator.
As our Field Coordinator, you will
work closely with USAID, DAI’s program team (particularly the Chief of Party,
Senior Grants Manager, and Project Advisors), Somali government officials, and
community leaders to identify program activities that support the above noted
program objectives.
The work of the Field Coordinator
(FC) requires detailed knowledge of Somali social-political context, highly
developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion,
judgment, and personal responsibility.
This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.
Qualifications and skills sought:
- Bachelor/Master’s degree in Political Science,
International Relations, International Development or appropriate field
preferred.
- At least five years of progressively
responsible professional experience are required.
- Three to five years of experience working with
USAID or an international donor is preferred.
- Experience in program development; monitoring
and evaluation; reporting; budgeting; highly sought.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- In addition, must be flexible, willing to
perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under
unpredictable conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise working in Somalia on
socio-political and cultural issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability
to manage a diverse range of professional relationships is essential.
- Outstanding writing and communication skills.
- English and Somali language fluency required.
- Travel to wide range of locations in the area
of operations required.
Do you have the above qualifications
and skills?
If so, please send
(1) a CV that includes 3
references in PDF format
(2) A cover letter explaining why you
are eligible for the position,
(3) A filled and signed copy of the
1420 bio data form which can be downloaded from http://www.usaid.gov/forms
Forward your application to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com.
Closing date: Friday, 4th September
2015.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please put Field Coordinator as the
email subject.